Yosemite · October
Yosemite in October
October is a busy time to visit Yosemite — quieter than September, busier than November.
Crowd score
How busy it gets
Approaching peak season — expect full lots by mid-morning and busy overlooks.
About 62% of this park's busiest month.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Data: NPS visitation 2023–2025 · crowd scores computed Jul 2026 · alerts checked Jul 10, 2026. How this is calculated →
Computed from federal data · Methodology by Sharon Ben-Moshe
Visitation
Typical October visits vs. the year
Typical monthly recreation visits, averaged over the most recent three full years.
Source: NPS Visitor Use Statistics, 2023–2025
Weather
October weather
- Avg high
- 72°F
- Avg low
- 42°F
- Precipitation
- 1.9"
- Sunrise
- 6:07 AM
- Sunset
- 5:20 PM
- Daylight
- 11.2h
Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Yosemite Valley
What's open
Yosemite in October: access
Open 24 hours; Tioga and Glacier Point roads close in winter; peak-season reservations
No seasonal road or area closures reported for this park.
Source: NPS Data API
Conditions
Current alerts
- Information
Yosemite Traffic Updates
When the park is very busy, you can get updates on current traffic conditions in Yosemite by texting ynptraffic to 333111.
Source: NPS Data API
Context
Yosemite crowds across the year
Alternatives
Quieter nearby in October
FAQ
Yosemite in October
How busy is Yosemite in October?
October rates 7/10 for crowds (Busy) at Yosemite National Park — about 62% of its busiest month. Typical recreation visits: 323,454.
What is the weather like at Yosemite in October?
In October, Yosemite averages a high of 72°F and a low of 42°F, with about 1.9 inches of precipitation.